Lisa
Pronunciation: [ l-EES-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Lisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 2,784 babies have been named Lisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,541 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,541
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Lisa
Lisa is a boy name .
Is Lisa a boy or girl name? Lisa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,541 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #987. Lisa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lisa is currently ranked #16,541 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lisa include Lisandro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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